Tag Archives: inspiration

Ink – A Poem

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Gretchen McIntire (formerly Leary)

Like music within the heart dances to the beat we feel the tone we speak in With ink stained fingers and crumpled paper the words that she knew one day would find her And then in a moment of enlightenment… … Continue reading →

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Stormy Weather

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Gretchen McIntire (formerly Leary)

When a storm is coming, I can feel it. I’m not talking about ESP. What I mean is that my anxiety and sensory issues go into overdrive. Maybe its the barometric pressure. My ears throb, my head hurts, my body … Continue reading →

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Higher Ground – A Poem

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Gretchen McIntire (formerly Leary)

Introduction: For added inspiration, I wrote this while listening to the Broadway soundtrack of Disney’s The Lion King’s “Circle of Life“ An unveiled nightmare turning into a story of a dark place where I refuse to be on this journey … Continue reading →

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Dear @dVersePoets

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Gretchen McIntire (formerly Leary)

Hello fellow poets, I wanted to take a minute and really express some heavy gratitude that I wasn’t sure how to say until tonight. First, I want to say thank-you to Brian Miller at dVersePoets for inviting me to co-host … Continue reading →

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The Spark – A Poem & Dedication

Posted on October 20, 2012 by Gretchen McIntire (formerly Leary)

Introduction & Dedication: This was written while listening to “Put it Down” by Brandy Norwood (@4EverBrandy on Twitter) The biggest reason I chose this song for writing inspiration today is because of the song’s rhythm & beat. The lyrics don’t … Continue reading →

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About: “Really, Really Like Me”

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Gretchen McIntire (formerly Leary)

This year, I have felt the call to advocate for the Autism Community like never before. I’ve written and published two books of poetry, but I knew this challenge was going to be different. As an individual who is on … Continue reading →

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